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Unbelief

Description: A handwritten manuscript for a sermon on unbelief and its many phases and progression. The cost of unbelief is eternal separation from God. The portion of the paper that shows the full date and location of preaching is missing.
Date: 1904
Creator: Baten, A. E.

Time

Description: A handwritten sermon using Psalm 39:4 and89:47. This looks at the fact that time is a small point in eternity, how is it measured, and how can we best use it? Preached in Amarillo, Texas.
Date: January 10, 1904
Creator: Baten, A. E.

The Pounds and Talents

Description: A handwritten manuscript for a sermon based on Matthew 25:14-30 and Luke 19:11-27. Discusses the lessons of these two parables. Preached in Amarillo and then Rochelle, Texas (2/28/1909).
Date: May 8, 1904
Creator: Baten, A. E.

The Few Among many

Description: A handwritten manuscript of a sermon based on John 6:9. Christians are to stand firm in discouragement they are to seek and offer encouragement. The enemy is hard at work, be a light in a dark world.
Date: February 7, 1904
Creator: Baten, A. E.

The Christian Race

Description: A manuscript for a sermon using Hebrews 12:1-2. The first two pages are typewritten and the remainder is handwritten. This equates the human life to a race in which we need to do our best, refine our weaknesses, and finish strong! Preached in Amarillo, Texas.
Date: February 14, 1904
Creator: Baten, A. E.

Stout Words Against God

Description: A handwritten manuscript for a sermon using Malachi 3:13. This covers Israel in dispute with God, and asks the listener to examine his own life in this regard. Preached in Amarillo, Texas.
Date: September 18, 1904
Creator: Baten, A. E.

No Part Nor Lot in the Matter

Description: A handwritten manuscript based on Acts 8:18 - 24. The sermon examines the life of Simon, encourages a look at the hearer's own life to be sure their heart is right with God. Preached in Amarillo, and then Brownwood (11/24/1904 and 1/16/1910), and Cisco, Texas (4/27/19).
Date: November 20, 1904
Creator: Baten, A. E.

Looking Glasses

Description: A handwritten manuscript based on James 1:23. The sermon talks about the Bible being a mirror of who we are, and what we could be; the human heart and mind being a mirror of our thoughts and actions. Preached in Amarillo, Texas.
Date: February 28, 1904
Creator: Baten, A. E.

Home Mission

Description: A typewritten manuscript for a sermon centered on Isaiah 32:20. This sermon addresses Missions at home as opposed to missions in foreign lands. Reaching out to neighbors, new immigrants to share Christ. Texas gave more to missions in 1903 than any other state, and had more baptisms. Preached in Amarillo, Texas.
Date: April 17, 1904
Creator: Baten, A. E.

Lawlessness

Description: A handwritten manuscript using scripture of 1 John 3:4. This sermon addresses the fact that lawlessness is sin, and church members are an example to the world when they respect the laws of the church and follow them. Preached in Amarillo, Texas.
Date: May 8, 1904
Creator: Baten, A. E.

Go Forward

Description: A handwritten manuscript for a sermon based on Exodus 14:15. We can not stand still. We must move forward with trust and courage in the face of difficulties and fear. Preached in Amarillo and then Bangs, Texas (10/12/1907).
Date: February 21, 1904
Creator: Baten, A. E.

Elisha's Inheritance

Description: A handwritten manuscript for a sermon based on 2 Kings 2:14-15. Choose good companionship, high ideals, and good character has great influence. Preached in Amarillo and Cisco, Texas (2/02/1919).
Date: July 23, 1904
Creator: Baten, A. E.

The Risen Christ - The Sun of Righteousness

Description: A typewritten manuscript for a sermon on Psalm 84:11. The sun is a symbol of Christ as the center of the universe, source of light, beauty, healing, energy, and life. First preached in Amarillo, Texas, and then in Brownwood, Texas for the Commencement Service at Howard Payne College (06/06/1915) and Easter in Cisco, Texas (03/31/1918).
Date: December 18, 1904
Creator: Baten, A. E.

The Building of Christian Character

Description: A handwritten manuscript for a sermon based on 1 Corinthians 6:19 [manuscript says 2 Cor., but actually is 1 Cor.] This scripture reminds us that our body is a temple of the Holy Spirit who lives in us. Preached in Amarillo, Texas.
Date: January 17, 1904
Creator: Baten, A. E.

Avarice - "Aceldama"

Description: A handwritten manuscript for a sermon based on several scriptures including Acts 1:16-19 about Judas; his character and attitude during the time he was an apostle. Preached in Amarillo, Texas.
Date: April 17, 1904
Creator: Baten, A. E.

Atonement

Description: A handwritten manuscript, and the typed version of a sermon based on Leviticus 17:11 concerning the Plan of Salvation. This was preached first in Amarillo, Texas, and later in Junction (6/12/1906) and Cisco, Texas (04/06/1919).
Date: March 13, 1904
Creator: Baten, A. E.

Another Year's Trial

Description: A handwritten manuscript for a sermon using Luke 13:8. Are we producing fruit every year of life that God grants us? This was preached in Amarillo, Texas; and later in Mullin (12/20/1908), Rochelle (12/27/1908), Brownwood (12/26/1909), and Cisco, Texas (12/15/1918).
Date: January 3, 1904
Creator: Baten, A. E.

A Fruit-bearing Tree by the Riverside

Description: A typewritten manuscript of a sermon based on Psalm 1:3. The illustration compares men to trees in that if we are healthy we always continue to grow, our strength depends upon the unseen, sometimes we are barren, but the most beautiful are deeply grounded in their source of nourishment and reflect that and bear good fruit. This was first preached in Ana in 1904, and again in Ozona3/16/1906.
Date: March 27, 1904
Creator: Baten, A. E.
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